Life Skills Outreach Worker Mental Health

3 weeks ago


Next Job, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

Position Summary
Interior Health is hiring a casual Life Skills Outreach Worker to join our Mental Health team at the Nelson Health Centre in beautiful Nelson, B.C.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced mental health worker who is confident working independently as well as in a team, is adaptable and has a fun sense of humor to join our small but mighty team.

What will you work on?

This position is a member of a multi-disciplinary Mental Health and Addictions Team providing a comprehensive array of services within a psycho social rehabilitation framework to adults with serious and persistent mental illness and/or within a harm reduction framework for those with substance use problems/disorders and who experience severe challenges in daily living as a result. This position will provide these services offering a variety of rehabilitative and treatment modalities inclusive of outreach, community and facility care.

Life Skills Workers play an important role in care. They plan, observe, monitor and report on clients' progress and level of acceptance to services and support. They assist clients with activities associated with daily living and work to demonstrate and model appropriate behaviors related to problem solving and decision making.

Shifts of work are days and shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all

the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

We offer an exceptional employer-paid benefits package, competitive salary, and generous vacation entitlement after your first year of employment.

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills. The opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:
Mental Health Worker Certificate or Human Services Worker Certificate or Addictions Worker Certification
Two years recent related experience working with individuals living with mental illness, and/or substance use problems/disorders; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
Standard First Aid with CPR
Non-violent crisis intervention training
Current valid BC Driver's License.

**Please upload copies of your certificates and DL along with your resume.

JOB TYPE

Work Day:Full Time

Employment type:Permanent Job

Salary:Negotiable

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimal experience:Unspecified


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